AWE Media Sierra Leone

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL) Northern region town hall meeting held at the SLTU hall on Saturday highlighted significant progress in women's empowerment in Kamabai and Kamakwie. The meeting was attended by various women and other key stakeholders including traditional leaders and youth from selected towns and villages in Bombali and Karene district focuses on the outcomes of the project titled "Reposition Women-Focused CSOs for Sustainable Peace in Sierra Leone," funded by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). In her welcome address which sets the tone for a meaningful and purposeful dialogue, Madam Betty Alimamy Sesay, former WIMSAL North Chairperson, expressed gratitude to the attendees for honoring the invitation from WIMSAL. She specifically acknowledged and thanked the paramount chief of Biriwa chiefdom for taking the time to attend and grace the town hall meeting, emphasizing the importance of sharing experiences...

By: alusinerehme.wilson@awokonewspaper.sl After their 2-1 loss to Malimba Queens, Suba United, a female football powerhouse team from Makeni, bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Rangers Queen on their home turf. Suba FC’s win in the ongoing Equal Opportunity Women's Cup, organized by StarBurst Park, has boosted their morale, thanks to their talented forward, Zeneba Koroma who took advantage of Rangers Queen weak defense to net in the last minute of the game, bringing her total goal tally to four and topping the goal scoring chart. Koroma’s crucial goal had not only propelled her team to second place in the league's standings with six points and six goals, but also closed the gap with current leaders, Malimba Queens, who are three points ahead. Presently, Suba FC’s Jeneba Koroma is leading the goal scoring chart with four goals. She has disclosed her determination to scoring more to help her team secure victory in the competition. However, Suba FC's fate to secur...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson One of the two elected female Bombali Member of Parliaments in Sierra Leone, Honorable Marie Kamara has outlined her ambitious plan to empower women in her district and throughout the nation, with a focus on agriculture. She revealed her plan in an interview with AWE-Media.SL (https://arwilsonsentertainment.blogspot.com) after her swearing into Sierra Leone’s sixth parliament on Tuesday in which she expressed her gratitude for being elected as one of the second female MPs from Bombali, out of a total of eight elected to represent the region in the parliament. Honorable Marie Kamara reaffirms her commitment to fulfilling her campaign promise to continue to empower women, vowing to beat her track record of advocating for women's rights in her community. While, her previous efforts have focused on ending brutality, violence, teenage pregnancy, and early marriages, Honorable Marie however, recognizes that “more work needs to be done to support women in...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Deputy National Chairman of the All People's Congress (APC) Party, Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh, has defended his party's decision to retract their stance on non-political engagement in governance. He defended his party during an interview with AWE-Media.SL (https://arwilsonsentertainment.blogspot.com) within the halls of parliament on Tuesday, after the swearing-in ceremony of the 52 other APC Members of Parliament into Sierra Leone's sixth parliament. Mr. Yansaneh expressed that the APC's actions were justified and aimed at benefitting the country. "As a party, we have brought our elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to the forefront of parliament to fulfil their roles as representatives of the people," emphasized Mr. Yansaneh. "There exists a social contract between the MPs and the constituents, with the district bulk system of representation being a significant aspect. The APC will ensure that the MPs prioritize t...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  In his recent statement on Facebook, President Julius Maada Bio declared the month of November as a period of unity, hope, and progress for Sierra Leone. While acknowledging the significant achievements the nation has made, he emphasized the need for further work to be done. President Bio called upon the citizens of Sierra Leone to remain committed to the principles of unity, freedom, and justice, urging them to come together and strive for a stronger, more inclusive and prosperous society. He expressed his unwavering belief in the resilience and determination of the people, deriving inspiration from their unwavering spirit. Highlighting the importance of reflecting on past accomplishments and setting new goals for the future, President Bio encouraged everyone to start November with a moment of contemplation and anticipation. He highlighted the amicable resolution of political differences among the country's leaders, emphasizing their collective determinat...